I grew up on Aliotta because my Dad worked across the street and now it's a must stop spot for when…read moreI come home to visit. They are a classic Brooklyn Italian Bakery. The cases are lined with every type of cookie you could imagine and they have a plethora of pastries to choose from. They have Italian staples like 7 layer cookies, sprinkle cookies and jelly sandwich cookies. With all the different types of cakes and cannoli's it's hard to pick a favorite. When you walk into the store it feels like you've stepped back in time. It always smells like there is something amazing baking in the back. Keep in mind it's cash only but there is an ATM in the store. Staff is fast and friendly (as friendly as New Yorkers can get).

I grew up in Mill Basin but have been living in Harlem for 11 years; 11 whole years without their…read moredelicious 7-layer cookies (or as I like to call them, rainbow cookies)! On a recent visit to see a relative, I had to stop by and grab some, and I'm thrilled to say they're just as amazing as I remember. While so many things have changed for the worse since the pandemic, their cookies remain the best; rich, flavorful, and absolutely worth it. My only regret? Not buying more! Ambiance; when you walk in there are cakes and cookies everywhere making it hard to stay focus A few tips: They're CASH ONLY, so come prepared. The service was fine, but there's no seating area, so plan to enjoy your treats elsewhere. Trust me, these cookies are worth it!

We were in search of pastries for dessert and was driving down Flatlands and the brightly lit,…read moreenergy giving orange caught my eye. Flatlands Bakery was having their grand opening day. The store is new and well designed. The shelves were stocked with fresh made goods, the display cases also were full of delectable items. There was free hot coffee. Service was a little slow but as it's was brand new. We'll visit again in the future to see how they progress. Best of luck .

we need more stars lol. i just called my haitian brother and told him what i was eating and how his…read morepeople made me sick lol. i had a pattie with shredded chciken and a boiled egg. like i would have turned my nose up to thos foolishness but nooo im about to get 3 more. it was good chickens seasoned right, the dough was good it was goood and we will be back plus i got this other goodie i call it the heart lol but i love it with some tea. we be back lol.

The restaurant is fairly small which is a con but they make great dishes which is a major plus. I…read moremainly come here for the baked bread. Every inch of it reminds me of being back in Guyana. This place is a hidden gem in this neighborhood that I stumbled on and I'm glad I did.

Pleasant and friendly owner and staff. I picked up St…read more Joesph's pastry. After tasting, I'm pretty sure that I'm team sfingi. Also, a few pignoli cookies are now $48 a pound; rainbow cookies; and a Napoleon. It was so good to be in the old neighborhood.

Great bakery. Under new management. Delicious bake good and bread. Open 7 days a week. Excellent…read moreservice. Very clean. Sells coffee to go. Also sells milk. Such a nice pleasant owner. Best bakery in the Mill Basin area.

The customer service was great and the desserts were amazing moist buttery and not too sweet. My…read morefavorite though was that amazing banana pudding. Including the Biscoff banana pudding. Would make you park your car outside and wait form them to open in the morning. That Good!

The cupcakes are delicious and the store is very clean. The customer service is lacking though…read more When you go into a business it is the job of the owner to sell to customers what's in their store. When I arrived at this shop with my granddaughter and the person behind the counter was chilling in a chair engaging with her phone and didn't ask if she could help us or anything. At one point, after being there about two minutes just viewing the products in the case the person said, without looking up from her phone, let me know when you're ready. I said, I'm ready!!! I bought five cupcakes and called it a day. I hope their customer service changes or I won't be supporting them.

the service is excellent the food was delicious and they guy behind the counter always smiles it…read moremakes the place seem awesome

Very nice Kosher bakery. Delicious cookies and pastries, baked fresh. On Thursdays and Fridays,…read morecustomers line up for their Challahs, which truly are the best I have had in years. They prepare large orders as well. And a few of the cashiers are sometimes friendly.

Such a cute, small cafe in Bergen Beach!…read more We were in search of a new local coffee spot and decided to give Highly Grounded a try. We loved their house made syrups - they tasted fresh & you're definitely able to tell it isn't the cheap store bought stuff. During this visit we tried the Suavemente Latte & Raspberry Mocha - both had the perfect amount of sweetness and were the perfect morning pick-me-up. For the price, it's comparable to a large chain coffee shop like Starbucks, but I would much rather support local (like this one!)

Without a doubt, this has to be one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had at a coffee bar ever…read moreand I am not exaggerating. The vibe was chill and barista/owner could not have been nicer. He was giving me little coffee samples along with telling me about the different types of coffee they offered. He literally could teach a master class in coffee. Such a wonderful human being. I ended up getting a lightly iced Suave Mente, which was 2 shots of espresso, a heaping spoonful of Nutella and steamed milk of your choice. I chose oat milk. The texture was perfectly frothy, just the way I like it and the taste was smooth, sweet and sublime. I plan on returning to buy a bag of the local coffee beans to French press at home and try a slice of the lemon almond cake that looked wonderful. Great experience here today.

I was craving for Caribbean food in the neighborhood and I stumbled upon on this gem. The food is…read more20/10, staff are super friendly and the vibe is just awesome. Would come back again! I would highly recommend their pineapple mini pies. They're delicious

I came to Island Express in Brooklyn really craving Caribbean food, especially the more common…read moreJamaican dishes I'm used to. I didn't realize this was more of a Guyanese-style spot, so the flavors were very different from what I expected. Unfortunately, I personally didn't enjoy the curries :( they just weren't to my taste. The oxtail was much better in comparison, very tender and cooked well, though it leaned more on the sweet side than I prefer. The beef patty was pretty average, nothing particularly flavorful. I ended up not finishing my meal simply because it wasn't what I was hoping for, but I do want to highlight that the staff was genuinely wonderful!! They are super nice, helpful, and very sweet when taking our order. I really appreciated their kindness. If you enjoy Guyanese flavors, this may be a great spot for you, but for me it wasn't the right fit since I was looking for more traditional Jamaican-style dishes.

Jamie knows her sweets and there are plenty to sample at her Dessert Bar. Set up on a busy stretch…read moreof Lincoln Rd, across the street from the B and Q Prospect Park subway stop, its easy to get your ice cream on before heading to the park or Botanic Garden. The dipping cabinet was full of great flavors this week, fruity, chocolatey, creamy, with sorbets and ice cream alike. I was eyeing the mango and coconut and pina colada, but needed a caffeine boost, so I settled on the very tasty espresso chip and chocolate. They had tons of cupcakes, from red velvet to birthday cake, lemon cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake slices. Macarons by the dozen were ready for snacking. Staff were friendly and wearing masks. They had a plexi divider between the front and back of house. Prices are fair.

Alright, I wanted to love this place more but the macarons weren't a huge stand out to me - they…read morewere good but nothing to really write home about compared to other places I've been. They do have a nice selection of flavors though, like honey lavender, passion fruit, birthday cake, white chocolate, peppermint, and more. I think the bigger thing though was the staff member doing the mask under the nose thing. I know I could have said something, but I honestly don't think it should be up to the customer to tell you to wear a mask properly - I'm not a person who likes conflict and is uncomfortable telling people what to do, but it made me feel uncomfortable and later on I was even feeling uncomfortable to eat the macarons because I kept feeling like what if droplets got on these?? Etc. I know that's not likely but still - they're the thoughts that go through your head and something the business should be aware of. So I would just say for future be aware of proper mask use.

It's a really great place to go to, and their prices haven't changed which I think is great as you…read morealways know what you are getting staff there is excellent and never had any complaints about them as they have a lot of seating, two doors for you to come in through rather the front door or on the side. They are right across the street from the subway so it. It's a great spot for foot traffic as well. I have never had a bad experience here and will continue to go.

Ordered a small decaf coffee ($1.75). The beans were grounded on the spot because I'm that weirdo…read morethat doesn't do caffeine. The brew was just damn delicious. Worth every penny. The people who work there were pretty friendly. Male employee who made my coffee wore a mask but they 2 others didn't. I think they should make a rule to have it on during the entire shift. I know it's hard to breathe but, being safe is a priority. They serve pasteries and baked goods but were stored in a case. I would rather be more willing to purchase if they were individually wrapped just for sanitary reasons. I hope this changes since we live at a time of the pandemic. Thank you for staying open and keeping Brooklyn awake with your wonderful brew!